[bombcar]

Isn't this more of an argument for getting a toothache handled quickly than waiting until the pain's almost unbearable before going in?

In either case if you're using an oral surgeon they're gonna numb the area first anyway, and you're gonna have to deal with the hole afterwards.

[borski]

Sure - it depends on the case, and that’s entirely my point. If it hasn’t erupted but still is, it may move teeth. If it has partially erupted it may be harder to clean, etc. My point is blanket “don’t worry until it’s infected” isn’t quite right either.

[wiseowise]

If there’s pain it is too late already.